Here are five (5) reasons why
you should travel to Okinawa:
1.
ACCESSIBLE FROM PHILIPPINES. Okinawa is an island of Japan located in the
southernmost part of the country. It is
approximately a 2-hour flight from Manila via Philippine Airlines, chartered by
Rakso Travel.
2.
AWE-INSPIRING OKINAWA. Historically, like Filipinos, Okinawans
shared the same agony of being the site of ground warfare during WWII. Okinawa
used to be an independent kingdom known as the Kingdom of the Ryukyus. This
small empire prospered through trading with Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast
Asia. In 1609, the territory was invaded by the Japanese and in 1879 the
kingdom was abolished and named as the Okinawa Prefecture by Meiji Government.
In 1945, Okinawa was one of the major battlefields of World War II. After the
war, the island was occupied and governed by the United States. And in 1972,
the island was reunited with Japan through a treaty between the country and the
U.S. Despite its past, especially during the World
War II (US – Japanese War), Okinawans were able to rise again, and be friends
with the Americans. Okinawa holds a lot of US bases and camps among Asian
countries. US Culture is really a part of Okinawa.
 |
| Did you know that Manzamo Cliff is a place of refuge which witnessed countless suicides due to the hostility experienced by the local people from the colonist during the Japanese invasion up to the end of World War II? With Okinawan’s pride, they preferred to die with dignity than fall in the hands of their enemies. |
 |
| American Village |
 |
| American Village |
3. AFFORDABLE OKINAWA. Rakso
Travel is the only travel agency in the Philippines that offers 3 charter
flight tours to Okinawa via Philippine Airlines at a reasonable price of USD988
per person with the following tour dates, April 9, 10 and 13. The price is inclusive
of round trip air ticket, hotel accommodations, daily tours, admissions, and
meals per itinerary (tour offer).
4. AWESOME OKINAWANS.
Okinawans are innately friendly, warm, and are known for their longevity. With their low-fat, low-salt foods, such as
whole fruits and vegetables, legumes, tofu, and seaweed, Okinawans live longer
than most other people in the world.
 |
| Japanese Meal |
 |
| Okinawan playing a traditional instrument at Okinawa World |
5. AMAZING OKINAWA. Okinawa is
a unique destination, with a different atmosphere from that of the entire Japan.
Perhaps, it’s a new face of the nation’s tourism, with its ancient culture and
nine world heritage sites: (1) Shurijo Castle, an impressive limestone castle
located on top of hill of central Naha, (2) Sonohyan-utakiIshimon, a restored
gateway shrine, (3) Tamaudun, a royal mausoleum built in 1501, (4) Shikinaen,
(5) Nakijinjo Castle Remains, (6) Nakagusukujo Castle Remains, (7) Zakimijo
Castle Remains, (8) Sefa-utaki, and (9) Katsurenjo Castle Remains. Aside from being multi-awarded UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, Okinawa offers a lively contemporary music, magnificent
performing artists, strong crafts
tradition and an array of delightful culinary
choices.
 |
| Shurijo Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site |
For more information about Okinawa, inquire now at Rakso Travel! Call
or visit our Makati Head Office or our branches in
Binondo, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Manila, & Pampanga.
Rakso Travel Makati (02) 651-9000. Manila (02) 353 4809.
Angeles, Pampanga (045) 458 0803. Island of
Boracay (036) 288 2419. Binondo
(02) 244-3500. IT Park Cebu (032) 340-2000 and Davao (082) 287 8200. E-mail support@raksotravel.com. For more information, visit www.raksotravel.com.
Rakso Travel is a member of PTAA and
PHILTOA, an IATA and DOT-accredited travel agency, and ISO QMS 9001 compliant.
***
The same write up published in Philippine Star last Feb. 17, 2017 at Travel & Tourism Section page D3.
0 Comments